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| Mammoet branded box.
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| Impressive
Kenworth. |
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| Coiled lines
plug in to the deck. |
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| Superb details. |
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| The engine. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Soft mud flaps. |
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| Cab details |
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| Road Train with
site cabins. |
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This review is of a Kenworth C509 6x4 long distance prime mover. It is in the
Australian colours
of Mammoet, the worldwide heavy lifting and
transportation specialist.
This model pairs with the Mammoet Road Train set.
Packaging
The model comes in a Mammoet branded box. Inside,
the model is contained
within a pair of factory sealed expanded polystyrene trays.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
A
reprinted brochure of the C509 range of Kenworth trucks.
Also included is a Mammoet Collect card and plastic
pointer.
Detail
The chassis is very detailed with a very
high metal content. The tyres have a
different tread pattern on the front and rear axles, and
the wheels are detailed with flexible rubber mud flaps on all
axles.
An optional towing hitch can be stuck on the front
bumper and a set of optional sticker-on signs are
supplied such as 'Road Train'.
At the front the radiator grille is excellent.
The cab has a mass of detailed chrome work. Under the
cab is a detailed engine, modelled with many separate components
including hoses and cables. The interior is also very good.
The air intakes and exhaust stacks are first class, and
the chrome
fuel tanks look great. Intricate detailing behind
the cab includes
highlighted bolt heads on the sleeper section.
There are coiled lines
for connection to the trailer and excellent non-slip
walking surfaces. At the rear the lights have
plastic lenses.
Features
The front wheels steer, with the steering being heavily 'notched' rather than
variable. The range of movement is very good.
There is working sprung suspension on all axles.
The engine cover tilts forwards to reveal the detailed
engine.
The cab doors can be
opened and inside the seats have an air ride action and
can be moved up and down.
The ‘fifth
wheel’ on the C509 has a spring loaded lever to secure a
trailer in position. It can also be adjusted
longitudinally.
Quality
This is high quality model, with a high
metal content.
It has excellent paint work and graphics.
Price
It is good value
for the high quality.
Overall
This is another first class model of the C509 and it
looks nice in the Mammoet colour scheme. It goes
very well with the optional Freighter Road Train set.
Footnotes
This Mammoet C509 appeared in June 2023. It is a
limited run of 1250 models.
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| Parts out of the
box. |
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| Excellent
chrome work. |
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| Very detailed
chassis. |
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| Outstanding
prime mover. |
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| Rubber-type
wheel arches. |
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| Opening cab
doors. |
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| Road Train with
crane parts. |
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